Sustainability strategy lead

Sustainable strategy lead

This role reports into the Chief Sustainability Officer.

Purpose

At Roche, we are passionate about transforming patients’ lives and we are fearless in both decision and action – we believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work each day. Sustainability is part of Roche’s DNA. Our medicines and diagnostics solutions are a critical part of our contribution to a healthy society. For decades, protecting the environment has been part of our history and we believe that sustainability means much more. It is integrated into Roche’s corporate vision, values, operating standards and guidelines. For more information please see here:

https://www.roche.com/about/sustainability

Leadership objectives

• Helps to ensure sustainability is integrated into strategic thinking – whether it be aligning with existing organizational strategy and policies, or driving new initiatives to reach maximum environmental, economical and social impact
• Balances sustainability needs with business ambitions. Can help set a vision which the organization can rally around, uniting our approach to sustainability. Able to identify trade-offs which may result in sustainability being the primary outcome from specific activities.
• Builds a strong network across the organization and manages sensitively various different stakeholders as well as different streams of interests, uniting projects and initiatives

Career Opportunities

• You will lead the refinement of and help execute Group Sustainability policies, goals and priorities based on guidance given by the Chief Sustainability Officer working in close partnership with Roche Group Entities and Corporate Functions
• You will lead the development of new sustainability targets and programmes co-created and/or aligned with key stakeholders
• You will guide and assist the Roche Group Entities and Corporate Functions in their sustainability efforts from assessment to target setting and program development;

Who You Are
We’re looking for an experienced Sustainability strategy leader who has gained a good reputation in the field of sustainability and has experience in integrating sustainability in organizational strategy and developing sustainability policies and initiatives. You’re someone who can influence the organisation and further position sustainability internally, delivering a net positive impact for the organization and wider society.

You think strategically and you are a “System Thinker”. You bring along VACC attributes (Visionary, Architect, Coach, Catalyst), inspiring and motivating others and you are committed to work in a networked setting where teams are accountable to take decisions and make impact.

Qualifications And Experience

• You are an inspiring and strong strategic thinker and have demonstrated success in developing sustainability policies and integrating sustainability in organizational strategy and initiatives
• You combine a subject matter expertise (science or engineering background with strong quantitative and analytical skills) with 8+ years of proven experience in the field of sustainability
• You have a deep understanding of the key sustainability issues and how they link to (long term) business value, innovation, digitization and transformation.
• You have a proven record of delivering transformational consulting engagements around sustainability strategy. Prior consulting and/or healthcare industry experiences an advantage.
• You are able to drive and support cultural and organisational changes and have a strong awareness of connecting the right people being a natural “networker”; You live and foster the Roche Operating Principles
• You are experienced in working in an agile work environment and in managing highly matrixed teams and multiple stakeholders
• You bring transformation and change management skills, seeking to understand different perspectives and needs, gain broad stakeholder buy-in, and co-creation
• You have excellent interpersonal skills and bring coaching and mentoring capabilities
• You have strong overall communication skills in English, ideally also in German or French

The job posting will remain posted till the of 27th of January, 2024 and the interviews will commence in the weeks after.

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more.

Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.